Childcare options in Havelock North

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Busy Bees Te Mata

At Busy Bees Te Mata we are not just an ordinary early learning centre. Our unique, nature-based, holistic approach to education provides a truly remarkable experience for our children and families. We would be delighted to share in your child’s learning journey. You’re welcome to call or visit anytime.

We are open 7.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Environment

At Busy Bees Te Mata we are not just an ordinary early learning centre. Our unique, nature-based, holistic approach to education provides a truly remarkable experience for our children and families. We become an extension of your whānau and pride ourselves on the relationships we form with families, working in partnership with parents and whānau regarding all aspects of children’s learning, interests, goals and development. Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Havelock North our approach to learning provides meaningful moments year-round. The natural environment of Busy Bees Te Mata allows children to spontaneously connect with Papatūānku right here in our own outdoor space. Tamariki take on the role of Kaitiakitanga, through this they learn various concepts like garden to table and sustainability.

Philosophy

At Busy Bees Te Mata whānaungatanga is the thread that weaves us together, these relationships help children reach their full potential. Each tamaiti is unique, and we celebrate what they bring with them and embrace different cultures into centre life.

Our Rooms

Rāpeti Room (up to 2 years)

We are committed to the wellbeing of your pēpi and foster a sense of home right at our centre. Teachers utilise āmiki (story telling), waiata (singing), kanikani (dancing), taiao (nature) whilst maintaining a focus on the aroha and care that infants need to thrive. Communicating with you every step of the way, we take special care to ensure your pēpi has a safe, secure and encouraging environment for their growth and development.

Pūkeko Room (2-6 years)

We know big changes happen during this time like increased independence and more curious questions. Our kaiako welcome each child with open arms and patience. We expose children to abundant learning opportunities involving nature, literacy, numeracy, emotional development, confidence-building, social engagement and more.

Our tamariki thrive on using their imagination as they become explorers in their own environment, doing this means they are encouraged to investigate and learn names of animals, insects, plants, and their purposes on our earth. Tamariki are encouraged to learn with and alongside others. Our older tamariki awhi our younger tamariki guiding and supporting them throughout their day (tuākana tēina - the older helping the younger).

Passionate Kaiako

Our biggest strength is our teachers, their manaaki and genuine care of tamariki. Our kaiako have a wide range of experience, and all share a passion for early learning education and care. They have professional knowledge of teaching and child development and nurture holistically, so that children leave Busy Bees Te Mata with a love of learning, a sense of wonder and a strong sense of self.

Transition to Kura
The concept of "school readiness" for children in their early years, is an integral part of our curriculum and programme at Busy Bees Te Mata. Our kaiako are passionate about weaving this learning experience for children throughout their entire journey with us at our centre. This means that "school readiness" and the desired learning outcomes that come with this, are intertwined into the daily learning, and play that we offer.

Our kaiako work collaboratively with tamariki to design a learning environment that will best capture and extend children’s current interests. Where they have the opportunity to express freely and creatively, sharing conversations, thoughts and ideas. An important part of our philosophy is that in doing this, we can prepare children not just for school but also for life.

Community

At Busy Bees Te Mata, we have an important part to play in our local community and a very special opportunity to positively impact the lives of our young tamariki. We celebrate whakawhanaungatanga (relationships) by connecting with our community through multicultural celebrations and creating a strong sense of belonging.

We are fortunate the centre is a short walk from the Honey Centre and our nature walks include our local citrus grove and vineyards. We also have a partnership with Weleda to learn their cultivating ways with nature.

Hauora

Health and wellbeing are essential aspects in childrens lives. By placing intentional focus on each of these areas, we are providing tamariki with every opportunity to gain the skills and habits to take with them into a healthy future.

By focusing on the 4 key pillars of Hauora (Tana Tihana: physical, Taha Hinengāro: mental and emotional, Tana Whānau: family and social and Taha Wairua: spiritual wellbeing) we weave key aspects into the everyday curriculum with our children.

As part of this ongoing commitment to the holistic wellbeing of tamariki, we have researched and developed programmes focused specifically on the two key areas of Physical Activity (Move) and Nutrition (Nourish).

Kai
Our Centre Cook lovingly prepares morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea daily. All menus are dietitian approved and have been thoughtfully designed following the New Zealand Food and Nutrition Guidelines and the Ministry of Health Healthy Eating for Babies, Toddlers and Children.

BestStart Havelock North provides education and childcare for children aged 2 to 6 in the heart of the village. We're open from 7.45am to 5.15pm all year round and provide nutritious meals for all our children to enjoy.

Through love the seed grows and blossoms

This simple phrase is the heart of our centre philosophy. We believe the child is the seed that is fertile and open to learning. That which is nurtured through love, grows and blossoms.

At BestStart Havelock North we teach skills for life. Friendships and kindness create space to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion. Our teachers celebrate every child’s achievements and support them to be successful in a fun and relaxing learning environment. Our learning spaces provide pockets of play that offer children endless possibilities, encouraging them to reach their full potential.

Our children enjoy a safe and secure environment with a peaceful, calm and unhurried atmosphere, where they can freely explore and make discoveries, unfolding at their own pace. We create a love for learning, where children are empowered to be individuals, to flourish and engage in play.

Our wonderful outdoor environment has a covered all weather deck, which extends out to an expansive outdoor area with tranquil gardens, including vegetable and flower beds with a variety of large fruit trees.  

Our outdoor spaces are inviting, children are surrounded by nature and opportunities to explore among the trees and the tree hut. We have a large sandpit with water play and on warm, sunny days children love playing in the feijoa tree's sprinkler.

Children love being adventurous, riding the bikes through the garden. The monkey bars and swings help children develop their strength and balance. We also have carpentry and art experiences set under the trees, inviting creativity and relaxation.With a slide to whizz down, open spaces to run freely and climbing frames to stretch their capabilities, there is no better place for children to spend their days.

Who is BestStart?

BestStart is for families who want more from early-childhood education. Safe, nurturing and educationally focused, we’re committed to growing caring people with curious minds.

Together we teach, learn and nurture.

Our vision is to work in partnership with families, whanau and communities to enable children to achieve their learning potential.

Ko tō mātou tirohanga hei mahi ngātahi i te taha o ngā whānau me ngā hāpori, kia āwhinatia ngā tamariki, kia tū pito mata ai rāatou, hei rangatira mō āpōpō.

We are committed to being a progressive and responsive leader in early-childhood education. We do this by enhancing our services, investing in our people, developing our support structure and continuously improving the educational outcomes and experiences of our children, families and the communities we serve.

Some facts:

• We’re licensed to educate and care for 15,000 full-time children daily.
• 18,000 families use BestStart services annually.
• We have over 270 centres nationwide located from Whangarei to Invercargill.
• Each centre is managed by a Centre Manager who is supported by a local Area Manager. This gives our centre teams ongoing quality training and support.
• Te Whāriki, the world-wide acclaimed national early childhood education curriculum, is used in all centres.
• We have over 4500 permanent teachers nationally. Over 90% of our permanent teaching staff are either fully qualified with a diploma or bachelor of teaching (ECE) or higher, or are in training. These figures are very high by national standards within the ECE sector.
• We provide a two-year Advice and Guidance Programme for all recently certified teachers, providing further mentoring and training. This gives strong support for teachers from provisional registration to full teacher registration with the NZ Teachers Council.
• We regularly spend around $4 million on teacher training per annum.

We’re for children

At our heart is our commitment and passion for children. Central to this belief is our focus on the holistic development of children. We support children to explore the world around them, learning through relationships, creating a love of learning in an ever-changing world. Exploration, friendship and fun are part of the journey.

We’re for good

BestStart is a registered charity owned by the Wright Family Foundation. We support initiatives and programmes within BestStart and the wider early-childhood education sector (ECE) that support good outcomes for all children. We do this because we want to make a positive difference to the lives of all children.

Innovation leads us

At BestStart, innovation guides our thinking. We advocate positive change for learners through our research and practice. We’re proud to be thought leaders within ECE, openly challenging ourselves to think differently to provide the best for our children, families and staff.

We’re responsive

Our centres reflect their children, staff and communities. We celebrate individuality, uniqueness and diversity, encouraging a spirit of empathy, understanding and collaboration. Through our responsive relationships and our curriculum, we support learners to choose their own path.

Our people matter

At BestStart people come first. When we grow and develop our people, everyone benefits. We strive for whakamana/empowerment, nurturing a culture of excellence with engaged, talented professionals. Their commitment, skill and passion light our way.

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Busy Bees Napier Road

At Busy Bees Napier Road, we value every child and see them as unique and a special taonga. We understand that your child’s education and care is a priority and that choosing the right centre can be a big decision. We would be delighted to share in your child’s learning journey. You’re welcome to call or visit anytime.

We are open 7.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Environment

“Te manaaki i te taiao” Cherish and conserve the environment that surrounds us

Busy Bees Napier Road believes that the environment is a child’s third teacher and strives to provide a nature rich environment with vast indoor and outdoor spaces. Our cosy Kōwhai Room (0-2 year olds) and adventurous Redwood Room (2-5 year olds) have their own large outdoor space filled with real grass and beautiful trees. Our natural environment allows tamariki to connect with Papatūānuku (the natural world) and gives them the freedom to explore and have fun.

Kōwhai Room (up to 2 years)

Our Kōwhai Room environment is based on building loving and trusting bonds between pēpi. Kaiako and whānau, who structure the day according to individual pēpi needs. Kaiako work closely with whānau to understand our pēpi cues and develop a routine that supports our tamariki natural rhythms. Kaiako utilise sensory play, outdoor exploration, music and movement to create a fun, interactive atmosphere whilst maintaining a focus on the love, care and affection that pēpi need to thrive.

Redwood Room (2-5 years)

Our Preschool provides a rich learning environment focused on the tuākana (older children) of our centre ensuring they have the opportunity to develop confidence, independence and self-management all of which align with Te Whāriki (Early Childhood Curriculum) and the pathways to kura (school). Tamariki are encouraged to care for others, the environment and their own property and are supported to understand their growing sense of responsibility for themselves and the world around them. While reading and writing materials are available to explore, the curriculum is emergent and discovery-based, with kaiako observing and conversing with tamariki to develop projects based on their interests.

Passionate Teachers

We have a talented group of kaiako who have been selected based on their experience and passion within the Early Learning field, their professional knowledge of teaching and nurturing tamariki as well as their philosophy of education and knowledge of child development. Kaiako build meaningful, respectful relationships with tamariki and their whānau and work in partnership regarding all aspects of tamariki learning, interests, goals and holistic development.

Transport

We proudly operate our own Busy Bees Napier Road centre van, allowing us to help support both new and existing whānau who require assistance with transport to and from the centre. We also utilise this awesome resource for excursions out and about in our local community!

Community

Whānau love the rich sense of community at Busy Bees Napier Road, and our curriculum reflects our philosophy for strong relationships. We believe that we have an important part to play in our local community and a very special opportunity to positively impact the lives of our young tamariki in their early stages of development. We love to explore our local community as we believe it helps to enhance tamariki’s knowledge about people, places, things and events.

Hauora

Health and wellbeing are essential aspects in tamariki lives. By placing intentional focus on each of these areas, we are providing tamariki with every opportunity to gain the skills and habits to take with them into a healthy future.

By focusing on the 4 key pillars of Hauora (Tana Tihana: physical, Taha Hinengāro: mental and emotional, Tana Whānau: family and social and Taha Wairua: spiritual wellbeing) we weave key aspects into the everyday curriculum with our children.

As part of this ongoing commitment to the holistic wellbeing of tamariki, we have researched and developed a programme focused specifically on Physical Activity (Move). Tamariki love the activities we offer throughout this programme such as Wiggle Wednesdays and Fitness Fridays.

We are a lunch box centre.

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Busy Bees Havelock North

At Piccolini, we believe that as an Early Childhood Centre we have an important part to play in the Havelock North community and a very special opportunity to positively impact young children’s lives in their early stages of development.

With a safe and nurturing kindy and childcare centre environment for your child, we provide a place for children to learn, develop and grow through social interaction in an engaging environment, carefully set up by kaiako, with lots of opportunities to explore and learn.

Our kindergarten and childcare centre caters for tamariki aged 0 – 6yrs. We are open 7.30am – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday. Located in beautiful Havelock North, we are a short travelling distance to many local schools, making us a natural choice for busy parents and local families in the community.

Your child will love the well laid out learning corners at our centre, consisting of a family play area, creative art corner as well as a quiet space for reading and reflection.  There’s also plenty of natural resources with space to explore.

Our childcare teaching team is made up of passionate and experienced teachers who are warm, welcoming and naturally wonderful people. Our qualified Early Childhood Educators bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team and their special connection with our children is cherished and supported at our kindy and childcare centre in Havelock North.

Teachers guide our Tamariki in learning, engaging them with fun, sensory and also challenging experiences to nurture their development.  All children are valued at their unique stage of life, respected for who they are and have equal opportunities to ensure the best possible start in life.  This special environment with a community of talented individuals, encourages the joy and wonder of learning to come alive.

Based in Havelock North on the corner of Porter Drive and Donnelly Street, extra parking end of Cooper street.

Running 4 mixed aged sessions for birth to 6 year olds (9:15am-12:15pm) Monday -Thursday with a Whānau Session 3:30pm-6:30 during the summer terms 1&4 where we have dinner and allow all whānau to come together.

We have a large outdoor area and take advantage of the Hawke’s Bay climate and plant and grow various fruit and vegetables. Inside has many resources for all the tamariki. 

We believe in the importance of play-based learning and research supports that this process of learning enhances children’s academic and developmental learning outcomes later in life.

Play-based learning uses children's natural motivation to play. A play-based program builds on this motivation, using play as a context for learning. Children can explore, experiment, discover and solve problems in imaginative and playful way.

A play-based approach involves both child-initiated and teacher-supported learning. The teacher encourages children’s learning and inquiry through interactions that aim to stretch their thinking to higher levels.

At Havelock North Village Kids, we believe in the child’s right to play. Our play-based curriculum ensures children have access to quality open ended resources, with teachers that know how best to integrate learning through play.

Our philosophy

PLAY Values:

We are committed to providing a learning environment that provokes exploration, encourages communication, 

invites contribution and ignites imagination.

CULTURAL Values:

We ensure we are culturally responsive and equitable opportunities to learn are available for each child.

PAUA Values: 

Play – have fun with children & teachers, laugh with each other & work with a passion

Appreciate others – be respectful to children, whanau, colleagues, give positive feedback & give thanks

Understand your attitude – you choose your attitude, be positive, friendly, supportive & caring

Attention to others – build reciprocal relationships and trust, by being responsive, empowering & honest

Welcome to Āwhina Childcare…a special place, where we care for your child and nurture your family

The Āwhina philosophy

Āwhina is a loving home away from home.

We approach our role at Awhina as nurturers, where the child experiences love and empathetic care, vital for their healthy emotional and physical development.

The daily Āwhina homemaking rituals & rhythms are pivotal around the children in our care. Our holistic approach is woven through every part of Āwhina.

Our environment

The children learn and play inside with arts, crafts and resources all made from beautifully crafted natural materials. Outside the children get to explore and play in our biodynamic garden and grounds, including our family of chickens! The nutritious vegetarian meals are carefully planned & prepared from organic produce, some harvested from our seasonal herb and vegetable garden. Our environmentally conscious principals extend to composting and chemical free cleaning.

Rhythms

Āhwina has a beautiful natural daily rhythm, from play, meal times, and sleep to home time. The co-workers support & guide the children through these daily rhythms with grace & ease. The children are able to dream their way from this to that. The children come to experience & know Awhina’s healthy rhythms which bestows a sense of comfort and security in knowing what is to happen next. Each child is therefore nourished, well-rested, happy and able to make a transition back into their home environment.

Welcome to Busy Bees Havelock North

With a safe and nurturing environment, Busy Bees Havelock North plays an essential role in the Havelock North community. We value every child and see them as unique and a special taonga and provide a place for children to learn, develop and grow through social interaction. Our teachers are passionate about encouraging children's creativity, supporting their emerging social interactions, and celebrating their individual successes. We cater for tamariki up to six and we are open from 7.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Quality Childcare in an Exceptional Environment

We build strong, lasting relationships that foster understanding, nurturing, and happy children, with confidence to explore and grow to their full potential.

Cherry Grove has been specifically designed to cater for the needs of Hawke's Bay children from 0 – 6 years of age. Our age and stage specific rooms, and large teaching staff, recognise the importance of providing appropriate group sizes to allow for more stimulating, responsive, and supportive interactions for infants and young children.

At Cherry grove we know that finding affordable child care near you is not easy. That's why we have many unique rooms at our cozy Cherry Grove daycare centre - they are all different, made to specially suit infants and young children of different ages. Feel free to research them and check why the would be the perfect fit for your child. Here is the list of of our rooms: 

• Nursery Room
• Toddlers Room: Budlets and Buds
• Pre-Kindergarten Room: Cherry Blossom
• Kindergarten Room: Busy Bees
• ​​Kindergarten Room: Honey Bees 
• Family Centre

​The outside space is unique in Hawke's Bay – it's wonderous! It is specifically designed so that children have the opportunity to run, kick balls, build forts, play in sand, let their imagination run wild, or just simply sit and enjoy watching the exploration of others.

We strive to provide the parents with the best child care services in Havelock North.

Our dedicated teachers know how important early childhood education is - that's why we find the perfect balance in learning and having fun. We make sure the kids have a safe place where they can learn, flourish and enjoy the stay at our cozy family day care!

It is Cherry Grove’s vision to provide a unique setting that empowers parents and encourages children to be wonderous and take risks to grow and explore in a safe and nurturing environment. You are just one click away from finding the perfect daycare near you that will meet all of your needs!

We are a privately owned Family Centre bringing the heart to Village.

We provide stay and play options for children aged up to 6 years, we have parent groups, primary caregiving, parent education and quality ratios.

We love being involved with our families to support, encourage and grow together.

Philosophy

Tamariki

Our children will be held, nurtured and encouraged to grow and develop at their own pace in their own space

Aroha

In all things, we do with love

Whanau

We are all family. As family we support, encourage and grow together

Manaakitanga

Our communities Culture, language, identity, knowledge, and environment are respectfully supported holistically through, kindness, generosity, support, and care for others.

Matauranga

Together we will continue to develop knowledge, skills and understanding.

Knowing God’s Love

At the heart of our Christian faith, lies the belief that God has a big heart for people and the world He created. It is our heart-felt desire to reflect and teach this love to the children in our care throughout every aspect of our centre. Our program includes a Christian curriculum where children are taught about God through bible stories, songs, and prayer; however it is paramount that our Christian ethos is mostly reflected in the loving and respectful relationships we have with one another.

Relationships

Relationships are the foundation of our teaching practices at Royals. We believe that when children feel known, loved and celebrated, they are ‘emotionally satisfied,’ resulting in their engagement in play, where quality learning takes place. Our teachers are committed to fostering and building relationships with every child where they are affirmed as both individuals and within their cultural identity. This is also supported by all of our parents and whānau. Their continuous support is of great value to our centre!

A Rich, Playful and Peaceful Environment

We believe that children learn best through play. We endeavour to provide an environment that provokes creativity, encourages children to think and wonder, challenges the child’s capabilities and expands both their knowledge and understanding across a range of experiences. Our rural based setting allows children to connect with nature, which supports in fostering a peaceful environment. We aim to create an aesthetically pleasing environment which evokes feelings of warmth, simplicity and comfort that allows children to focus on what matters – their creative play with peers and time communicating or working with their teachers.

Creativity is the heart of all learning

At Royals we believe that each child is born an artist and creator. We provide an environment enriched with resources which will promote children’s creativity and artistic identity. This peaceful creative space allows children to explore a range of mediums which will develop a range of their fine and large motor skills.

Quality Childcare, Exceptional Environment

Cherry Grove Childcare has been established to provide what we as parents wanted our children to have in a childcare facility – space to grow and explore, with nurturing, passionate teachers who would support our tamariki to reach their full potential.

​At Cherry Grove we believe that every child is born with an innate sense of curiosity that needs to be fostered emotionally, socially, and intellectually. We have designed Cherry Grove to be a place of wonder and discovery. Our teachers recognise that early childhood is a very precious time for children, and understand that every child is unique. Cherry Grove places importance on working in partnership with parents to achieve their aspirations for their child.

​Building relationships with our parents and whānau allows us to work collaboratively to best support each child's interests, unique abilities, and cultural diversity. The strong partnerships we have with families is something we are very proud of at Cherry Grove. Children have a wonderful sense of belonging here which empowers them to explore and develop.​​

​​At Cherry Grove there are plenty of opportunities to discover and understand your child’s learning style. We have a desire to work alongside you as the parents, to support your child to establish worth and self-confidence, and to nurture their social relationships and create an environment of questioning and discovery.

The environment at Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre has been specifically designed to cater for the needs of children from 0-6 years of age. We have nine different inside areas that recognise the importance of providing appropriate group size to allow for more stimulating, responsive, and supportive interactions for infants, toddlers, young children, and their teachers.​

​Over 80% of our teaching team are fully qualified and will be present to help greet and settle your children on arrival. In partnership with parents, teachers have daily routines which promote calm and settled environments that build trust and anticipation. At the end of each day one of your child’s room teachers will be available for feedback on highlights and joys from the day and to farewell your family until they are next at Cherry Grove.

​The outside space of Cherry Grove is unique in Hawke's Bay for early childhood education – it is huge! It is specifically designed so that children have opportunities to run, kick balls in open space, venture into sandpits, play in the  loose parts carpentry zone, let their imagination run wild, or to simply sit quietly and contently in the shade of our trees.​

Our vision

Where children and whānau grow together - Children are at the heart of everything we do! We focus on well-being of our precious children - our future leaders.

Our values 

We are passionate and dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and education to our children.  We foster respectful, reciprocal relationships and value whānau contribution and aspirations.  

At Rockmybaby® Childcare we believe:

• Children are at the heart of our practice and our first priority
• Imagination and creativity through open-ended resources and loose parts
• Children’s hearts need to be filled with present kaiako and a stimulating learning environment
• Our environment is calm, warm and inviting
• Children are provided challenges to learn, and be guided on their individual learning journey
• We empower confident competent learners and promote independence
• Whānau aspirations are listened to and heard, their voice is acted upon
• We have open lines of communication and honesty
• Children are encouraged to have a sense of cultural identity and a sense of belonging
• The environment is natural and considered the third teacher
• Children are supported to have positive social interactions and social competency is promoted.
• Kaitiakitanga is promoted through caring for the environment, resources and sustainable practices 

Te Kōhanga Reo

The kōhanga reo movement is a unique initiative based on total immersion in Māori language and values with the aim of passing on Māori culture to future generations.

Kōhanga reo emphasise the revitalisation of the culture through te reo Māori and are dependent on the active participation of the whole whānau. The kaupapa of kōhanga reo aims to strengthen whānau capabilities in cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political matters. Education, health and wellbeing are inherent within all aspects of the kaupapa. The prime focus is the whānau – its collective development, growth, accountability and wellbeing set within a Māori cultural context.

Kōhanga reo do not regard tamariki in isolation, but as important members of the whānau. The kōhanga reo philosophy is that tamariki will benefit when whānau successfully operate according to the kaupapa. Tamariki are an integral part of whānau development.

The following key goals are the foundation of te kōhanga reo kaupapa established in 1982:

• total immersion in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in daily operations
• whānau decision-making, management and responsibility
• accountability
• health and wellbeing of mokopuna and whānau.

The key goals of te kōhanga reo assure that there will be:

• security in te reo Māori
• a supportive, caring environment for mokopuna
• whānau (collective) sharing of responsibilities, knowledge and expertise
• greater respect and appreciation of each other.